BACK TO GROUND NATURAL BURIAL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER K WENDTGEISLER

Phone

3193385265

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BACK TO GROUND NATURAL BURIAL, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $9K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $9K, a strong 98% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A CONSERVATION CEMETERY THAT UTILIZES SUSTAINABLE BURIAL PRACTICES AND STEWARDS THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, NURTURING HEALING, REFLECTION, AND SANCTUARY WITH NATURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $200 Revenue: $9,153

PROVIDED EDUCATION TALKS AND INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS AT 12 UNIQUE EVENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. WE REACHED OVER 1,000 PEOPLE ON THE TOPIC OF CONSERVATION BURIAL; ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CHOICES...

PROVIDED EDUCATION TALKS AND INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS AT 12 UNIQUE EVENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. WE REACHED OVER 1,000 PEOPLE ON THE TOPIC OF CONSERVATION BURIAL; ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CHOICES INVOLVING DEATH; AND PRESERVING AND REGENERATING NATURAL LANDSCAPE. WE MAINTAIN A MAILING LIST OVER 250 PEOPLE THAT SIGNED UP TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND FUTURE GROWTH.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,153

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,154

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $200

Other Expenses $200

TOTAL EXPENSES $200

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,154	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$200	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$8,954	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JEFFERY L FORD	PRESIDENT	10.00	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER K WENDTGEISLER	VICE PRESIDENT	10.00	$0	$0	$0
PETER BROKAW	TREASURER	4.00	$0	$0	$0
ANN BROWNSBERGER	SECRETARY	4.00	$0	$0	$0
BECKY HOFFBAUER	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	$0	$0	$0
JENNI ROSS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	$0	$0	$0
MICHELL MORROW	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM EVANS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS JENSEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$9,154	$200	$8,954	$8,954